Background
Martin, Peter William was born on April 11, 1939 in Cincinnati. Son of Wilfred Samuel and Elizabeth (Myers) Martin.
(Covers the transfer of property interests, including esta...)
Covers the transfer of property interests, including establishing the distinction between MEUS and TUUS, occupancy, the source of property, and some legal consequences of the label "possession." Discusses conveyance and what you can convey regarding gifts of personal property and the policy of formality v. intent. Also reviews the common-law system of estates in land and future interest, and the policy against undue restraints on alienation. Introduces the relationship between lawyers and brokers and examines the purchase agreement or contract, including the two key elements in the transaction: financing and title assurance. Also focuses on land use.
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Martin, Peter William was born on April 11, 1939 in Cincinnati. Son of Wilfred Samuel and Elizabeth (Myers) Martin.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1961; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1964.
Attorney, Air Force General Counsel' General’ s Office, 1964-1967; associate professor of law, University of Minnesota, 1967-1971; visiting associate professor of law, Cornell Univercity, 1971-1972; professor of law, Cornell Univercity, since 1972; dean, Cornell Univercity, 1980-1988; Edward Cornell professor of law, Cornell Univercity, 1989-1992; Jane Foster professor of law, Cornell Univercity, since 1992; co-director, Legal Information Institute, since 1992; president, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction, 1986-1988. Consultant Administrative Conference United States, 1977-1979. Reporter American Bar Association Task Force on Lawyer Competency and the Role of the Law Schools.
(Covers the transfer of property interests, including esta...)
Chairman Ithaca Board Zoning Appeals, 1974-1979. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1964-1967. Member American Bar Association (task force on law schools and legal profession 1990-1992), American Bar Foundation (visiting committee), American Association Law Schools (chairman law and computers section 1987-1988, 93-94).
Married Ann Wadsworth, November 28, 1964. Children: Leah, Elliot, Isaac.